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  • Night shift work is linked to increased risk of heart problems

    Using data from over 283,600 people in UK Biobank, researchers have found that people who work night shifts are at increased risk of developing an irregular and often abnormally fast heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation, and they are also at an increased risk of heart disease. Women and people who don’t exercise regularly are most at risk.

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  • Motor Vehicle Accident

    A motor vehicle accident (MVA) can cause injury from the impact or from being thrown around inside the car. You may have a bruise on your abdomen, chest, or neck from the seatbelt. You may also have pain in your face, neck, or back. You may have pain in your knee, hip, or thigh if your body hits the dash or the steering wheel. Muscle pain is commonly worse 1 to 2 days after an MVA.

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  • WHO/ILO: Almost 2 million people die from work-related causes each year

    Work-related diseases and injuries were responsible for the deaths of 1.9 million people in 2016, according to the first joint estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO) and International Labour Organization (ILO).

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  • What to know about lateral collateral ligament injuries

    The lateral collateral ligament (LCL) is a thin band of connective tissue that runs along the outside of the knee. It connects the femur to the fibula and stabilizes the knee, bracing it from unusual impact. However, injuries are common, particularly during contact sports.

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  • What is frozen shoulder?

    Pain and stiffness in your shoulder can make every activity including sleep difficult. Worsening shoulder pain, especially at night, could mean you have a frozen shoulder, says Dr. Christopher Camp, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon.

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